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What types of herpes can you get from a blood tranfusion?
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) are two types of herpes viruses that can be transmitted through blood transfusions. HSV can cause cold sores and genital herpes, while CMV can cause symptoms similar to mono. It is important for blood donors to be screened to minimize the risk of transmitting these viruses through blood transfusions.
What virus family does herpes belong to?
Herpesviruses are a virus family that include a number of different herpes viruses such as herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1, HSV-2) also known as Human Herpes Virus 1 and 2 (HHV-1, HHV-2)
Can herpes virus affect low white blood count?
Yes, having herpes virus can sometimes lead to a decrease in white blood cell count, especially if the infection is active and causing inflammation. It is important to monitor the white blood cell count and consult with a healthcare provider for proper management and treatment.
Why there is no cure to herpes of lips?
There is no cure for herpes of the lips because the virus that causes it, herpes simplex virus (HSV), remains in the body after the initial infection. The virus can become dormant and reactivate, resulting in recurring outbreaks. While antiviral medications can help manage symptoms and reduce the frequency of outbreaks, they cannot completely eliminate the virus from the body.
Can you have antibodies for herpes without actually having the virus?
Yes, it is possible to have antibodies for herpes without actually having the virus. Antibodies can be present in the body as a result of previous exposure to the virus or through vaccination.
Will chickenpox leave the herpes virus in your blood?
After having chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus retreats to your spinal cord nerves, not your blood, where it remains for live.
How is herpes virus related to autism?
The herpes virus is not related to autism.
What types of herpes can you get from a blood tranfusion?
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) are two types of herpes viruses that can be transmitted through blood transfusions. HSV can cause cold sores and genital herpes, while CMV can cause symptoms similar to mono. It is important for blood donors to be screened to minimize the risk of transmitting these viruses through blood transfusions.
Can shingles bleed?
Herpes is the name of the virus; a virus has no blood.If you mean can a part of the body which is affected by herpes bleed, it depends on what sort of herpes virus you have and which part of the body.A cold sore, caused by the herpes virus, can indeed crack and bleed.
What is the organism responsible for herpes?
herpes simples, herpes labialis, or herpes gigngivitis.Herpes is a type of virus which cause disease in humans like encephalitis by herps zooster virus, genital herpes by HerpesviridaeThe condition commonly known as "herpes," referring to sores on the mouth or genitals, is caused by the Herpes simplex virus, or HSV. The are other forms of the virus, such as Herpes zoster, that cause lesions on other parts of the body.Virus is herpes simplex virus type 2 for genital herpes and type 1 for oral herpes.Shingles, which is a form of herpes is caused by chicken pox virus.STD
What virus is similar to chickenpox?
Chickenpox is a member of the herpes virus family, which includes herpes simplex virus and Epstein-Barr virus.
What virus family does herpes belong to?
Herpesviruses are a virus family that include a number of different herpes viruses such as herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1, HSV-2) also known as Human Herpes Virus 1 and 2 (HHV-1, HHV-2)
When the herpes virus goes to sleep the medical term for this action is?
When the herpes virus is not active, it is dormant.
What is the pathogen of cold sores?
Cold sores are not caused by organisms, they are caused by a virus called oral herpes.
Does having herpes prevent you from donating plasma?
Currently having chicken pox (herpes virus) would prevent you from donating plasma (since you would be 'unwell'). Having had chicken pox in the past will not prevent you donating plasma or blood. Currently having shingles ( a reactiviation of the chicken pox virus) would prevent you from donating plasma/blood (again, you would be considered 'unwell'). However having a cold-sore (again, herpes virus), or minor herpes on a small patch of skin should not prevent you from being able to donate plasma/blood.
Is herpes a DNA virus or RNA virus?
AIDS is not a virus. However, HIV is a RNA virus.
Are cold sores cause by bacteria or virus?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. No doubt you've heard of "herpes" before, but don't jump ahead of yourself. There are actually two types of herpes simplex virus, "type 1" and "type 2." Type 1 herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex virus type 1 ("HSV1") generally only infects those body tissues that lie "above the waistline" and it is HSV1 that causes cold sores in the majority of cases. Type 2 herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex virus type 2 ("HSV2") usually only infects those body tissues that lie "below the waistline" and it is this virus that is also known as "genital herpes." Herpes simplex virus type 2 is not usually the virus that causes cold sores, although it can.
